Freddie Gray protestors flood Camden Street, attempt to disrupt Orioles game On Saturday, protestors started gathering in the streets of Baltimore to express their anger over the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old African-American man who suffered a spinal injury that allegedly occurred while he was being arrested by Baltimore police. According to reports early in the day, the protests … [Read more...]
Southampton keen on Bamford – sources
Southampton keen on Bamford - sources By Peter O'Rourke Patrick Bamford has scored 17 Championship goals this season. Chelsea youngster Patrick Bamford is a target for Southampton as they look to bolster their attacking options next season, sources have told ESPN FC. Bamford has spent this campaign on loan at Championship side Middlesbrough and has impressed during his stint at the Riverside. The … [Read more...]
Isles win, force Game 7
Isles win, force Game 7 John Tavares and the New York Islanders force a Game 7 vs. Washington. (USATSI) Every night during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eye On Hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters will bring you up to speed everything you need to know about all of the action around the NHL. Here's what you need to know about Capitals vs. Islanders, Game 6. Washington Capitals vs. New York … [Read more...]
Castroneves grabs IndyCar pole, Team Penske gets top 3 spots (The Associated Press)
Castroneves grabs IndyCar pole, Team Penske gets top 3 spots (The Associated Press) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Helio Castroneves will start from the pole position at the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama after a shortened qualifying session. … [Read more...]
Mavs' Carlisle fined $25K for criticizing refs
Mavs' Carlisle fined $25K for criticizing refs Tim MacMahon, ESPNDallas.com Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM 0 Shares Print The NBA has fined Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officials after Friday night's Game 3 loss to the … [Read more...]
Borussia Dortmund deny Ilkay Gundogan to Manchester United rumors
Borussia Dortmund deny Ilkay Gundogan to Manchester United rumors Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has refuted the rumors linking midfielder Ilkay Gundogan with a move to Manchester United. On Friday, the German publication Der Westen claimed the German international would make a move from the Westfalionstadion to Old Trafford in … Continue reading → Borussia Dortmund CEO … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning donates $3M to Tennessee
Peyton Manning donates $3M to Tennessee Peyton Manning has given plenty to Tennessee over the years. (Getty Images) The Tennessee athletic department Friday night announced that Peyton Manning, a former Volunteers quarterback and future member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, contributed a $3 million "leadership commitment" (donation) to the school that will "benefit both the Tennessee football … [Read more...]
Bulls' Mirotic (knee/quad) available in Game 4
Bulls' Mirotic (knee/quad) available in Game 4 Nick Friedell, Chicago Bulls beat reporter Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print MILWAUKEE -- Chicago Bulls rookie Nikola … [Read more...]
Kris Humphries clumsily attempted to ‘clarify’ his Twitter thoughts about Bruce Jenner
Kris Humphries clumsily attempted to ‘clarify’ his Twitter thoughts about Bruce Jenner Most of the eyes in the non-sporting world were focused on ABC on Friday night, as former Olympic decathlete and reality TV star Bruce Jenner confirmed that he is transitioning into a woman. Jenner received scads of deserved support and praise for his bravery and honesty over social media, with one notable … [Read more...]
Athletics lose Ben Zobrist for 4-6 weeks due to left knee injury
Athletics lose Ben Zobrist for 4-6 weeks due to left knee injury The Oakland Athletics hoped a few days off would be enough for Ben Zobrist to recover from a knee injury he sustained last Sunday. Turns out he'll need a few weeks and surgery to get right. Zobrist was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with what the team is calling torn cartilage in his left knee and is expected … [Read more...]